This last Friday, the 20th of March, our daughter Amanda, and her husband James, took the awaited trip to the hospital around 8 PM to deliver their 2nd daughter, Shelby Marie. Shortly after Mom and Dad got situated at the hospital, she arrived, all 7 pounds, 2 ounces of her. There weren't any complications with mother or daughter, so it was a blessing to have a quick, easy delivery. Yesterday, Mom, Dad, and Shelby were visited by Katie, Riley, Avery, Aubrey, and myself in three different shifts as we couldn't all fit in our car at one time.
Not quite sure how Shelby likes the bow in her hair right then. Then again, maybe she just doesn't care about it either. Looks cute, huh?
The good, (bigger) brother, Riley, enjoyed his visit and holding her, as did the other good, (not quite as big) brother, Avery. I see lots of educating for Shelby taking place with these two boys. Not sure how much teaching of life went on with their visits, but it's probably only a matter of time.
And finally, the old man showed up and James took a picture of Shelby and me. He said I wasn't smiling, I thought I was doing a pretty good job of it. Maybe I was more concerned with not dropping her, ya think? Or keeping my eyes open with that bright light from the flash.
Other than the expected arrival of Shelby, can't say that we've done a lot of other stuff. Mostly we've been filling in for Amanda by taking the boys to and from school, having fun with them and Aubrey, and doing other stuff. Right now, we're awaiting the homecoming and just taking care of the three other kids, which can be a challenge at times. Luckily, Riley and Avery are doing the boy thing in the basement with the computer, and Aubrey is inspecting the carpet for things that I didn't pick up when I vacuumed it yesterday. You know, grandparent stuff. So this blog isn't gonna have a lot in it. As a matter of fact, this is about it!
So have a blessed day!
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